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Jonker, Travis

Caboose

40 pp. | Abrams | February, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9781419765032 $18.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Ruth Chan. Set in an elementary school full of anthropomorphic animal kids, this witty picture book stars Cedric, a hippo who must adapt to middle-of-the-pack after losing his spot at both the front and end of the line. Muted, cartoony illustrations, physical comedy, and Cedric’s dramatic flair deliver laughs in this subtle exploration of identity, adaptability, and social dynamics. A playful mediation on contentment, self-discovery, and the quiet power of going with the flow.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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